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Newspaper cutting "Guests of the Polytechnic at Lucerne"
RSP/9/4/2 · Item · nd [1914-1918]
Part of Regent Street Polytechnic
Newspaper cutting picture captioned 'Guests of the Polytechnic at Lucerne', picturing several French and British prisoners of war interned in Switzerland and sent to the hospital at Lucerne. This party was entertained by Mr and Mrs Mitchell at the Polytechnic Chalets, Lucerne. Mrs Mitchell thought to be standing front right.
The War Illustrated No. 115 Vol 5
RSP/9/4/1 · Item · 28 Oct 1916
Part of Regent Street Polytechnic
Heavily illustrated newsprint pamphlet documenting the progress of the war. Includes two photographs labelled 'In Lovely Lucerne after Trenches and Prison' showing British and French soldiers being entertained at the Polytechnic Chalets, Seeburg after being interned, as well as French Red Cross nurses. The groups are pictured with Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell.
Christmas letter and New year card from JEK Studd
RSP/9/2/8 · Item · Dec 1918
Part of Regent Street Polytechnic
Letter from JEK Studd to members of the Polytechnic reflecting on the impact of the Great war and attempts to get the clubs re-started, as well as a printed New year card. Includes a covering letter explaining that a member of the family, Alfred Norfolk, is listed on the Polytechnic war memorial
Programme of reception and entertainment for wounded soldiers
RSP/9/2/6 · Item · 13 Sep 1915
Part of Regent Street Polytechnic

Soliders drawn from hospitals: King George's Waterloo; Endell Street; Temperance, Hampstead Road; St Mark general, Chelsea; University College; Great Northern, Holloway; Tooting Military; St Thomas'; Lady Lett's, Marylebone; King Albert's Belgian.

Includes a reception by Robert Mitchell and teaching staff, entertainment in the large hall, tea and an exhibition of animated photographs in the Fyvie Hall. Singers included Miss Carrie Lanceley, Miss Mary Lindsay, Miss Florence Arnott, Mr Joseph Cheetham, as well as variety performances by Miss Phyllis Titmuss, Miss Bessie Bromhall, Mr Will Edwards, Mr Charles Conyers and Mr Arthur J Hill. Programme includes words and music for the Laddie in Khaki and Till The Boys Come Home.